Your FY25 Dallas SWE Leadership Team is here to help you make the most of your professional membership! You can view our Officer role descriptions here (per our Section Procedures). If you are interested in becoming an officer, section representative, or committee chairperson, contact us at dallas.swe@gmail.com.
Officers
President – Katia Gomez
Katia I. Gomez received her Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). She is currently employed as project manager for the City of Richardson’s Capital Projects & Engineering department. Ms. Gomez joined the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Fall 2010 as a collegiate. Since then, she has served in various committees at the local and national level. Her philanthropic passion extends beyond SWE. She volunteers w/ Make- A- Wish Foundation, Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School and Future City Competition North Texas Region.
President Elect – Cyonna Holmes
Cyonna earned her B.S. in Bioengineering from Stanford University and her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from UT Southwestern Medical Center where her dissertation focused on the delivery of therapeutics during heart transplantations.
She is currently the Global Business Strategy Leader for Ophthalmology, Rare Diseases and RNA Therapeutics at Celanese where she focuses on creating long-acting therapeutics for patients suffering from chronic diseases. She has spent her entire career in the biotech and pharmaceutical fields and has held research, business, strategy, and consulting roles.
Cyonna is passionate about diversifying STEM fields and has previously served in leadership roles in Dallas SWE including VP of Outreach (FY23 and FY24) and Design Your World Committee Member and Activity Lead (FY22). She also serves as a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters and the UTSW PhD to Industry Program. She has also been a mentor for Girls Inc and the Perot Museum ConnecTeen Program. In her free time, she loves pottery throwing, volunteering, running, and cooking.
Vice President of Professional Development – Nicole Anklam
Nicole has her BS in Electrical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology and her MS in Technical Management from the University of Detroit-Mercy. She currently is the Charging System Owner for BEV offerings at PACCAR and Project Engineer on the Supertruck 3 program. She has been involved with SWE since 2011, holding various positions at the collegiate level as well as SWE-Detroit Professional Section prior to joining SWE-Dallas. In her spare time, she keeps various snakes and crafts and does outdoorsy activities.
Vice President of Outreach – Robyn Broniewski
Robyn Broniewski is a highly accomplished and dedicated engineer currently working as an R&D Project Manager at OmniOn Power, where she oversees the electrical, software, and mechanical engineering groups. With a wealth of experience across various industries, including oil & gas, plumbing, data center, and construction, Robyn has consistently demonstrated her ability to adapt and excel in challenging environments.
In her spare time, Robyn is an avid runner, often participating in marathons and other long-distance races. She finds that running provides her with a sense of balance and accomplishment, both mentally and physically. Alongside her passion for running, Robyn enjoys traveling the world and immersing herself in different cultures. She believes that exploring new places and learning about diverse traditions enriches her perspective on life and broadens her understanding of the world.
What Robyn appreciates most about SWE is the network of women she has met through the organization. The support and camaraderie among members have given her a sense of belonging and encouragement in her professional journey. With her wealth of experience, dedication to empowering female engineers, and diverse interests outside of work, Robyn Broniewski is an inspiring role model for women in STEM and a valuable member of the SWE community.
Vice President of Membership – Ashley Johnson
Ashley Johnson is a Systems Engineer at defense contractor L3Harris Technologies in Greenville, TX. She holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M, an ME in Mechanical Engineering from UT Arlington, and an ME in Systems Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology. Ashley was one of the founding officers who re-invigorated her L3Harris site’s women’s employee resource group, in which she served in multiple officer roles. Within Dallas SWE, Ashley has served on the outreach committee, the membership committee, and leads the Dallas SWE Book Club. She aspires to connect Dallas SWE members through genuine relationships and to help grow the organization and welcome in new faces. She is also very passionate about both men’s and women’s roles in advancing equality. In her spare time, Johnson loves to read, bake, and Peloton. She is a tattoo collector, and an avid coffee, food, wine, agave spirits, and cocktail lover.
Treasurer – Ana Gonzalez
Ana Gonzalez graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington with a B.S. in Civil Engineering in Dec. 2014. She has been involved with SWE since 2010 as a collegiate Ana held multiple leadership roles all 4 years of college. After graduating Ana continued to be a SWE advocate and held other leadership roles in the Ft. Worth SWE Section as well as serving on the National Finance Committee focusing on the EIN Sub-Team. Gonzalez is a Sr. Project Manager for Total Wine & More traveling coast to coast overseeing the construction of new stores as well as remodel existing. Gonzalez enjoys the fast-paced environment of the construction industry and with her strong communication skills she enjoys building long lasting relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
Secretary – Sammy Zellner
Sammy Zellner is a Process Engineer at Texas Instruments in Dallas, TX. She graduated the University of North Texas (UNT) with her B. S. and M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering. Sammy has actively been involved in SWE since 2014, and she served as the UNT Section President from FY17-18. She was also a FY17 SWE Future Leader for Region C. Currently, Sammy is serving her sixth term as the Dallas SWE Secretary. Sammy’s favorite part of SWE is the sense of community and leadership opportunities that the organization provides. In her free time, Sammy loves watching HBOMax and working on her blog.
Chairs and Coordinators
Chair positions are appointed. You can view a list of committee descriptions here. Interested in becoming more involved with Dallas SWE?
Awards Committee Chair – Open
Fundraising Committee Chair – Open
Membership Committee Chair – Open
Nominating Committee Chair – Open
Outreach Design Your World Committee Chair – Open
Professional Development Committee Chair – Anmolika Singh
Anmolika Singh graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Data Sciences from The Pennsylvania State University. Currently working at Stanley Black & Decker’s Data Analytics team in Plano, TX, as part of the Stanley Leadership Program. Anmolika has spearheaded projects demonstrating the ability to derive valuable insights from data and informing strategic decision-making. Her career reflects adaptability and a dedication to continuous learning, making her a valuable asset in the ever-evolving field of data science. Anmolika is also a passionate advocate for women in engineering, actively serving on the Outreach and Scholarships Sub-Committee at the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) in Plano.
Scholarship Committee Chair – Open
Social Media Committee Chair – Sammy Zellner
See profile in Secretary section above.
Webmaster – Sammy Zellner
See profile in Secretary section above.
Investment Committee
This team provides historical perspective and guidance on Dallas SWE’s financial investment accounts, primarily to ensure funding for scholarships. Terms for each member run for 3 years.
Liong So
Since 1999, Liong has worked with Public Works Department of the City of Dallas, serving as a Senior Project Manager, with responsibility for managing various infrastructure projects under the Capital Project Improvement. Her responsibilities include ensuring that her projects are completed on schedule and within budget, meet their objectives while maintaining appropriate levels of quality, and are acceptable to all stakeholders. Term expires 6/30/27.
Rana Karimi
Rana Karimi is a Solutions Manager for ProcureAbility, a professional services firm focused on procurement, where she develops sales strategy and offerings for supply chain solutions for her clients. Prior to her role in professional services, she was an engineer and worked in multiple industries as a project manager and product manufacturing engineer. Rana is deeply passionate about empowering women in technical careers and advocating for themselves. She has served Dallas SWE’s Executive Council as VP of Outreach (FY22), VP of Membership (FY21, FY20), Secretary (FY19), and Webmaster (FY19). She has a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Term expires 6/30/27.
Amanda Alsbrook
Amanda received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN and is currently employed with Acumed as a Sr. Product Development Engineer working on the Craniomaxillofacial (CMF) team. She joined SWE in 2017 for outreach, networking and professional development opportunities and enjoys traveling, hiking, gardening, and reading. Term expires 06/30/2025.
Terriekka Cardenas
Terriekka Cardenas is the President and CEO of Perceptive Engineering and Construction Services (PECS, LLC) in Dallas, TX, where she consults, trains and manages projects for multiple disciplines and possesses expertise in a several areas within the Industrial Manufacturing and Construction sector. She holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tulsa and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt who has worked in the manufacturing industry for over 15 years in varied capacities and department leadership roles. She is a proven influencer, leader and analytical problem solver. Terriekka is a huge STEM/STEAM career advocate and she spends her time heavily involved in outreach in the local community and abroad working with organizations developing STEM and Workforce Programs to bridge the gap present in those underrepresented in multiple industries such as Engineering, Aviation & Aerospace, and Computer Science, to name a few. She is currently the Executive Director of Persistence Development Foundation and serves on the board of directors for CodeStream Studios, SimiDigi, Inc. and Tranzmt, Inc. Term expires 6/30/2026.
Society Leadership from Our Section
Morgan Muir – Counselor for Southern Methodist University SWE
Barbara Read – Counselor for Collin College SWE, SWE Affinity Group Committee Conference Engagement Lead, SWE Late Career & Retiree AG Conference Engagement Lead
Zaineb Ahmad – Counselor for University of Texas at Dallas SWE, Awards & Recognition Committee Member
Elizabeth Gjini – SWE Outreach Committee, Celebrate SWE Outreach! Publication Lead
Kate Van Dellen – Society Senator
Shelley Stracener – SWE Senate member and Counselor for Baylor SWE
Amanda Alsbrook – Society Curriculum Committee member
Claire Jordan – Society Bylaw Committee member
Laura Cowley – SWENext Advisor for Coppell High School
Sammy Zellner – Counselor for UNT SWE Section
If you are involved in a Society level committee and would like to be recognized, please send you name and involvement to dallas.swe@gmail.com with subject line: “Society Committee”.